2010Steadi-Newbies forum
Mounting a Sony EX1 camera to a Steadicam Flyer stabilizer
16 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- The EX1 has one threaded hole on its bottom for attaching the dovetail, which uses a small 1/4-20 screw.
- A locating pin should be inserted into an unthreaded hole in front of the threaded mounting hole to prevent the camera from swiveling during use.
- Overtightening the mounting screw can damage the camera's mount assembly.
- If a gap exists between the dovetail and camera body, a small washer or soft-sided velcro on the dovetail can eliminate vibration issues.
- Using a dedicated metal mounting plate between the camera and dovetail provides added protection against damage to the camera's threaded hole assembly.
- A bare EX1 operates at the lower weight capacity limit of the Flyer stabilizer.
Depends on
- The EX1 has a flat bottom and may not require a mounting plate, unlike some other camera models.
- The positioning of holes on aftermarket mounting plates may not align optimally with the dovetail attachment points.
- One contributor stated they had not personally tested direct screw attachment to the EX1.